“great quality of work delivered to schedule and a really nice guy.” · Checkatrade, 4 May 2025
“I am very pleased with the work done and the new fence is great.” · Checkatrade, 5 Feb 2025
Public evidence profile
Gary Edwards Fencing and Gates
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
62out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 392 reviews
Newest review May 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume392
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say50.8 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record4.6 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “He also cleared a substantial amount of overgrown hedge around the fence and took all the waste away afterwards.” · Checkatrade, 4 May 2025
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade392 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Gary replaced our old fence with new concrete posts, gravel boards and with closeboard panels. He also cleared a substantial amount of overgrown hedge around the fence and took all the waste away afterwards. I'd heard good things about him and I wasn't disappointed, great quality of work delivered to schedule and a really nice guy.”
“My old chainlink fence and posts were in dire need of replacement so I contacted Gary. He was quick to respond, provided a quote the same day, and booked me in for the work to be undertaken. On the day he was on time, courteous and professional. I am absolutely delighted with my new wooden fence..”
“Gary did a very good job removing the old broken fence and all the overgrown ivy. I am very pleased with the work done and the new fence is great. Highly recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Gary Edwards Fencing and Gates, including the highlights above. The 392 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Gary replaced our old fence with new concrete posts, gravel boards and with closeboard panels. He also cleared a substantial amount of overgrown hedge around the fence and took all the waste away afterwards. I'd heard good things about him and I wasn't disappointed, great quality of work delivered to schedule and a really nice guy.
My old chainlink fence and posts were in dire need of replacement so I contacted Gary. He was quick to respond, provided a quote the same day, and booked me in for the work to be undertaken. On the day he was on time, courteous and professional. I am absolutely delighted with my new wooden fence..
Gary did a very good job removing the old broken fence and all the overgrown ivy. I am very pleased with the work done and the new fence is great. Highly recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for carpenters / joiners in Godalming
Across 15 carpenters / joiners in Godalming, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Fencing / gates in Godalming, Surrey.
Services they list
Close Board FencingFencing / Gates SupplierFencing ContractorFencing Repair / ReplacementGarden FencingPanel FencingPicket FencingTrellisWooden Gates
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GodalmingSurrey
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Common questions about Gary Edwards Fencing and Gates
Is Gary Edwards Fencing and Gates a legitimate business?
Gary Edwards Fencing and Gates has 392 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Gary Edwards Fencing and Gates?
Gary Edwards Fencing and Gates has 392 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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What does Gary Edwards Fencing and Gates specialise in?
Gary Edwards Fencing and Gates lists specialist services including Close Board Fencing, Fencing / Gates Supplier, Fencing Contractor, Fencing Repair / Replacement, Garden Fencing, Panel Fencing. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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